Test Directory
3218 Iron
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-SST
7 Days 2-8° C
50 - 212 ug/dL
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Method
Colorimetric
Schedule
Mon-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Clinical Utility
Serum measurements are useful in the diagnosis of iron deficiency and hemochromatosis.
CPT Codes
83540
